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Greek Gods and Sexual Symbols:
As one of the most popular cultures in history, the Greeks have many tales that explore human sexuality. In this section, we will focus on several deities from their mythology and examine how they can be interpreted as metaphors for sexual attraction and desire.
Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, passion, procreation, fertility, and sensuality. She was said to be born from Uranus's severed genitals which were thrown into the sea after his castration by Cronos. Her parents were Zeus and Dione, who married later but had no children until the Olympian gods asked them to produce offspring. She then gave birth to Eros, the god of erotic love, and Desire.
Poseidon was a powerful deity associated with water, earthquakes, horses, and storms. He was also known for his lustful behavior, such as seducing Medusa and causing her to turn into a monster. Some scholars believe Poseidon represents the male libido or raw energy of creation. His sister Athena was often depicted with him because she embodied wisdom and strength while he represented masculine potency and aggression.
Hermes was the messenger of the gods, conductor of souls, patron of travelers, trade, athletics, thieves, and heraldry. He is frequently associated with phallic symbols, especially snakes, and was sometimes called "the cuckold" due to his reputation for being an adulterer. Hermes has been described as a trickster figure who symbolizes male virility and sexual potency.
Eros:
Eros is the son of Aphrodite and personifies desire. According to Hesiod, Eros is an archaic spirit who brings pleasure and pain, happiness and sorrow. The Greeks believed that people fell in love through the influence of Eros, which could be irresistible or involuntary. Some saw him as representing the human need for intimacy, while others considered him divine madness.
Zeus was the king of the Olympian gods, ruler of the sky, weather, law, order, fate, destiny, and the supreme god of Mount Olympus. He was married to Hera but had many affairs, including a relationship with Europa, whom he abducted from Phoenicia. Zeus was known for his lustful nature, seducing women and raping men on occasion.